Shift Mechanical Engineer

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Hooton Pagnell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Shift Engineer for a leading facilities management contractor in the UK. The role covers planned and reactive FM maintenance across multiple properties with emphasis on safety and compliance.

You will handle preventative maintenance, breakdowns, and energy-saving initiatives while supervising subcontractors and ensuring timely documentation.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level II/III (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in maintenance, testing, and fault-finding on mechanical systems.
• Strong Health & Safety understanding and safe working practices.
• Proactive approach with a customer-care focus.
• Good communication skills and ability to document work clearly.
• Ability to diagnose, anticipate, and repair faults promptly.
• Capable of completing essential paperwork accurately and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and complete all paperwork.
• Respond to reactive and emergency breakdowns with accurate documentation.
• Assist other team members as directed by the Supervisor or Contract Manager.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within contractual time scales.
• Proactively support energy-reduction initiatives on site.
• Supervise visiting sub-contractors, ensuring Health & Safety compliance.
• Adopt a flexible attitude to support additional properties when required.
• Complete all documentation accurately and on time.
• Work safely, diligently and in line with company policies and procedures.
• Participate in training and appraisal activities.
• Undertake additional duties in line with capability as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Customer care

Health & Safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds Level II/III in mechanical disciplines

Job description

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

We are looking for a Mechanical Shift Engineer who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

As the Mechanical Shift Engineer, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services.

The Mechanical Shift Engineer, will be responsible for:

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and complete all required paperwork.
• Respond to reactive and emergency breakdowns, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assist other team members as directed by the Supervisor or Contract Manager.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within contractual time scales.
• Proactively support energy‑reduction initiatives on site.
• Supervise visiting sub‑contractors, ensuring high standards and Health & Safety compliance.
• Adopt a flexible attitude to support additional properties when required.
• Complete all documentation accurately and on time.
• Work safely, diligently, and in line with company policies and procedures.
• Participate fully in training and appraisal activities.
• Undertake additional duties in line with capability as required.

To be successful for this Mechanical Shift Engineer role you must have:

• City & Guilds Level II/III (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in maintenance, testing, and fault‑finding on a range of equipment including boiler plant, ventilation, pumps, generators, switchgear, batteries, and lighting systems.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Proactive approach with strong customer‑care focus.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose, anticipate, and repair faults.
• Capable of completing essential paperwork accurately and promptly.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Mechanical Shift Engineer role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development,.